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    • SingCham is the premier business chamber for Singaporean interests in Indonesia. Founded in 2006, SingCham aims to promote the business interests of individuals or companies operating in Singapore and/or Indonesia. SingCham provides networking activities, events, and useful information for its members, and acts as the liaison between the Singaporean business community and the Singapore and Indonesian governments. With a focus on fostering better networking and feedback among members, SingCham is committed to providing valuable resources and insights to help members connect, learn, and grow their businesses in Indonesia. Join SingCham today and become part of a thriving business community that benefits from exclusive resources, networking opportunities, and business insights.

    29Jan, 2019
    Changi Airport hits record 65 million passengers in 2018

    Changi Airport saw a record 65.6 million passenger movements in 2018, Changi Airport Group (CAG) said in a news release on Tuesday (Jan 29). 

    This figure beats 2017’s record of 60 million passengers with a 5.5 per cent increase.

    Of the total passenger movements, 6.13 million passengers travelled through Changi Airport in December alone, making it the first month the airport saw passenger numbers exceed 6 million. 

    The Friday before Christmas, Dec 21, proved to be the busiest day of the year with a record 221,155 passengers movements. 

    (Read more: Channel News Asia)


    23Jan, 2019
    SCCI welcomed 2019 with Singapore’s Ambassador
    Ambassador Nayar and UOB President Director Mr Kevin Lam with SCCI Council Members.

    On Monday, 21 January, the SCCI welcomed 2019 with a “Business Gathering” at the UOB Penthouse, Jakarta. It was a festive event attended by members and friends of SCCI as well as representatives of other business chambers in Jakarta.


    SCCI chairperson, Noor Meurling opened the event with a welcoming address. Singapore Ambassador to Indonesia H.E. Anil Kumar Nayar delivered the opening address. Kevin Lam, President Director of UOB Indonesia, delivered the keynote address on the economic outlook for Indonesia addressing questions and comments on the subject.


    SCCI new members were given the opportunity to introduce themselves and their activities. SCCI Vice Chair, Jason Lim , provided a rundown of proposed events for 2019 including a series of talks in March and April related to the upcoming elections in Indonesia. All in all, it was an excellent evening of friendship and networking.


    Special guests at the event included engineering and business students from Temasek Polytechnic Singapore on a study trip to Indonesia and, entrepreneurs and business visitors from Singapore.

    7Jan, 2019
    2018 export growth likely to be 7.5 percent, says trade minister

    Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita has estimated that export growth in 2018 would reach only 7.5 percent, far below the targeted 11 percent, although the official result has not been released.

    Last year’s 11 percent target was already lower than the 16 percent export growth achieved in 2017.

    Enggartiasto has attributed the lower export growth to global economic turbulence that led to a decline in local market demand.

     

    (Read more: The Jakarta Post)